LAUNCH PREP
Gear & Deals
Everything you might want in place before pre-load night — consoles, storage headroom, spare pads and audio. Prices are indicative; always check the retailer.
PlayStation 5 Slim Console
Baseline console for launch day. Check for bundle offers closer to release.
Xbox Series X 1TB
1TB internal drive leaves headroom for a large open-world install.
1TB PS5 NVMe Expansion SSD
Free the space now — pre-load night is the wrong time to be deleting games.
Xbox Series X|S Storage Expansion Card 1TB
The only officially supported Series X|S expansion for next-gen titles.
DualSense Wireless Controller
A second controller — or a fresh one, if your sticks have started drifting.
Xbox Wireless Controller
Spare pad for launch weekend marathons.
Gaming Headset (Wireless)
Vice City's radio stations deserve better than TV speakers.
PlayStation Plus 12-Month
Only needed if you plan to play the online component at launch.
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